Richard Reitzenstein

German classical philologist and historian of religion (1861–1931)
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Richard Reitzenstein

Summary

Richard Reitzenstein is a human[1]. He was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on April 2, 1861[3]. He passed away in Göttingen[4]. He died on March 23, 1931[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Richard Reitzenstein was born in Wrocław[2].
  • Richard Reitzenstein died in Göttingen[4].
  • Richard Reitzenstein was born on April 2, 1861[3].
  • Richard Reitzenstein died on March 23, 1931[5].
  • Among Richard Reitzenstein's spouses was Antonie Reitzenstein[10].
  • A child of Richard Reitzenstein was Erich Reitzenstein[11].
  • Richard Reitzenstein held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Richard Reitzenstein's professions included linguist[6].
  • Richard Reitzenstein worked as a classical philologist[7].
  • Richard Reitzenstein's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Richard Reitzenstein held the position of Geheimrat[13].
  • Richard Reitzenstein was employed by University of Freiburg[14].
  • Among Richard Reitzenstein's employers was University of Göttingen[15].
  • Among Richard Reitzenstein's employers was University of Giessen[16].
  • Among Richard Reitzenstein's employers was University of Wrocław[17].
  • Among Richard Reitzenstein's employers was University of Rostock[18].
  • Richard Reitzenstein was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19].
  • Richard Reitzenstein was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[20].
  • Richard Reitzenstein was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Richard Reitzenstein was a member of Graeca[22].
  • Richard Reitzenstein is recorded as male[23].
  • Richard Reitzenstein's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Richard Reitzenstein's Commons category is recorded as Richard August Reitzenstein[25].
  • Richard Reitzenstein's archives at is recorded as Göttingen State and University Library[26].
  • Richard Reitzenstein's family name is recorded as Reitzenstein[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wrocław[2], Richard Reitzenstein… he was born on April 2, 1861[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include University of Freiburg[14], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31]; University of Göttingen[15], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]; University of Giessen[16], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1607[38], headquartered in Giessen[39]; University of Wrocław[17], a university[40], in Poland[41], founded in 1702[42]; and University of Rostock[18], a public university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1419[45], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[46]. Richard Reitzenstein held the position of Geheimrat[13].

Personal Life

Among Richard Reitzenstein's spouses was Antonie Reitzenstein[10]. A child of him was Erich Reitzenstein[11].

Death and Burial

Richard Reitzenstein died on March 23, 1931[5]. He died in Göttingen[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Reitzenstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Richard Reitzenstein born?

Born in Wrocław[2], Richard Reitzenstein…

Where did Richard Reitzenstein die?

Richard Reitzenstein died in Göttingen[4].

Who was Richard Reitzenstein married to?

Richard Reitzenstein's spouses include Antonie Reitzenstein[10].

What did Richard Reitzenstein do for work?

Richard Reitzenstein worked as linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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